• USDA Announces Phased Reopening of Southern Ports for Livestock Trade

  Jul 24, 2026
  The U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) will initiate a phased reopening of southern cattle ports, contingent on Mexico’s adherence to the Joint Action Plan. Starting Aug. 24, USDA will open the Douglas, Arizona port of entry to cattle trade, while simultaneously initiating the operational steps necessary for subsequent openings at the Santa Teresa and Columbus, New Mexico ports. Every animal entering the United States through these ports will undergo a full USDA inspection to ensure it is free of any signs of New World screwworm (NWS).
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• CBP Guidance on Section 301 Forced Labor Import Duties

  Jul 24, 2026
  This Customs and Border Protection (CBP) guidance provides instructions for importers, customs brokers, and filers on submitting entries to CBP on imports subject to 10-12.5% Section 301 tariffs from 60 countries entered for consumption, or withdrawn from warehouse for consumption, on or after 12:01 a.m. ET on July 24.
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• White House Imposes Section 301 Tariffs on 60 Countries Ranging from 10-12.5 Percent, Effective July 24

  Jul 24, 2026
  The Office of the U.S. Trade Representative (USTR) announced July 23 that it will proceed with imposing Section 301 tariffs on products from 60 countries ranging from 10% to 12.5%, effective 12:01 a.m. ET on July 24. “Trading partners that have made commitments to adopt, and effectively enforce, forced labor import prohibitions will have a 10% tariff, and trading partners that have failed to adopt a forced labor import prohibition will have a 12.5% tariff rate,” USTR said in a statement.
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Port Laredo Global Trade Summit 2026

12 July, 2026-14 July, 2026

July 12-14, 2026

Register here: 2026 Port Laredo Global Trade Summit Event Website

The Port Laredo Global Trade Summit 2026 is a premier binational gathering that brings together leaders across logistics, manufacturing, infrastructure, policy, and innovation to shape the future of North American trade.

Hosted in Laredo, Texas—the #1 inland port in the United States—the Summit serves as a strategic platform where public and private sector decision-makers from the U.S., Mexico, and beyond connect to explore the forces redefining global commerce.  

What to Expect

Over two days, attendees will engage in:

• High-level keynote conversations
• Expert-led panels on trade, infrastructure, and cross-border policy
• Industry-driven workshops and certification sessions
• The Frontera Fuerte Expo, showcasing innovation in logistics, technology, and supply chain solutions
• Curated networking with executives, government officials, and industry professionals

Key Focus Areas

• Global trade and supply chain resilience
• Nearshoring and advanced manufacturing
• Port infrastructure and border operations
• Technology, automation, and innovation
• Workforce development and talent management
• Investment and economic development

Registration

Registration is now open, secure your place at North America’s premier trade gathering. Join us in July 2026 for a forward-looking dialogue where trade moves, ideas connect, and the future is built.

This event will also be available on the Whova mobile app, giving you access anytime, anywhere to the agenda, updates, and networking opportunities.

Official Host Hotel
DoubleTree by Hilton Laredo